Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-179 · 1960–1962 Smith Tank Smith Tank

SMITH TANK AND EQUIPMENT recall 72V-179 covers 2 1960–1962 Smith Tank Smith Tank for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected21 model

ReportedJul 14, 1972Owners notified Feb 4, 1972

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

SMITH TANK CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER BUILT 1-1 1960 THRU 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICANROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUEL STRESSES AT INNER BEARINGSHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELDSERVICE, CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TOFRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Smith Tank Smith Tank1960, 1961, 1962

Built from January 1, 1960 to July 1, 1962. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.